Has Sri Lanka Got Competent-Credible-Capable Country Sales Persons to Present Million $$$ Investment Options?
Posted on June 6th, 2026
Prof. Hudson McLean
Time Line – Now!
Katunayake Sri Lanka as a Free Trade Banking Hub for those leaving Dubai?
Posted on June 5th, 2026
Prof. Hudson McLean
Email: hudmc@yahoo.co.uk
Opportunity of a Lifetime to Sri Lanka
Posted on June 3rd, 2026
Prof. Hudson McLean
Email: hudmc@yahoo.co.uk
To achieve a Realistic Successful Goal, The Government of Sri Lanka will need to Invite Top Qualified Professional Leaders from UK-USA-Singapore, to lead the operation Fast Track, with Pay Packages & Success-based Incentives.
Offer 100% Tax & Duty Free to Attract the Hub which will create 1000++ Employment Opportunities + Real Estate growth + Revalue the Rupee!
Simultaneously, qualified Sri Lankans may join the Middle Management.
Initially the Sri Lankan Government only has ot offer Basic Facilities, such as Office & Personal Accommodation by creating a 100% Tax & Duty Free Zone.
Looking at the content of LankaWeb, and many of the Ambassadors of Sri Lanka in Europe-USA-Japan, the outlook is pedestrian & grim! Zero looking Out-of-the-Box!
Here are some of the Options which may compete with Sri Lanka-;
If by investors fleeing Dubai” meaning wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs looking for alternatives to the UAE because of geopolitical risk, diversification needs, lifestyle preferences, or regulatory changes, the most commonly considered destinations are:
- Switzerland
- Political stability
- Strong private banking sector
- Asset protection and legal certainty
- Attractive for family offices and wealth preservation rather than aggressive growth investing.
- Singapore
- Often viewed as the Asian equivalent of Switzerland
- Strong rule of law
- Major wealth-management ecosystem
- Popular among investors with business interests in Asia.
- Italy
- Special tax programs for wealthy newcomers
- High quality of life
- Increasingly attracting former Dubai-based residents seeking a European base.
- Portugal
- Strong expat ecosystem
- European Union access
- Remains attractive despite some tax-program changes.
- United States
- Deep investment opportunities
- Strong venture capital and private equity environment
- Popular among entrepreneurs seeking growth rather than tax optimization.
- Greece
- Residency-by-investment pathways
- Lower living costs than many Western European countries
- Increasing appeal among international investors.
- Bahrain
- Tax-friendly environment
- Lower cost of living than Dubai
- Long-term residency options for investors.
- Saudi Arabia
- Large domestic market
- Major government-backed investment projects
- Increasingly competing with Dubai for regional headquarters and investment capital.
The best alternative depends on the investor’s goal:
| Goal | Strong Options |
| Lowest taxes | Singapore, Bahrain |
| Wealth preservation | Switzerland |
| Access to EU markets | Italy, Portugal, Greece |
| Startup and growth investing | United States, Singapore |
| Staying in the Gulf | Bahrain, Saudi Arabia |
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